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Stephanie M.

Arlington, Virginia

$99/hr
5.0
321 jobs

Hi, I'm Stephanie! 🙂 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 I'm a Graphic, Web, and Print Designer with over fifteen years of experience in book and magazine layout and editing. I've worked regularly for seven years with the US Department of State to produce more than 300 issues of a weekly newsletter serving thousands of employees. I consistently produce the highest level of professional and creative work, always on time and under budget. I am a skilled WordPress designer with copious experience in Elementor and the latest plugins. Pitch Decks are also in my wheelhouse, and I can happily sign an NDA when required. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: Luxury Goods 👜 • Pet Care 🐶 • Food 🥗 • Beverage 🍷 • Clothing 👗 • Beauty/Wellness 💄 • Fitness ⚽️ • Business 💼 • Healthcare 🩺 • Government 🗽 • Education 🎓 • Science & Tech 🔬 • Seasonal Holiday 🎃 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 As a photographer, I have over 2 decades of experience and hold a Master Photographer, Master Craftsman, and Master Artist degree (M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP) from Professional Photographers of America. I am a CPP (Certified Professional Photographer) and an 11-time Photographer of the Year Medalist. My studio work is mainly portrait and animals, however, I have an extensive travel and nature portfolio as well. My portfolio is readily available online. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒: Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship Marketing (MBA) • Master Photographic Craftsman (M.Photog.Cr.) • Master Artist (M.Artist) • Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) • LinkedIn Proficiency Tested in InDesign • LinkedIn Proficiency Tested in Photoshop Expert designer • Proficient in Spanish & Italian • 15+ years in graphic design • Experienced WordPress designer 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄: Adobe InDesign ★★★★★ • Adobe Photoshop ★★★★★ • Adobe Lightroom ★★★★★ • Adobe Illustrator ★★★★☆ • Adobe Xd ★★★★☆ • Adobe Dimension ★★★☆☆ • Adobe Fresco ★★☆☆☆ Figma ★★★★★ WordPress ★★★★★ • Elementor ★★★★★ MS Powerpoint ★★★★★ 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄𝐒: Logo Development & Brand Extension ✶ Brand Guides ✶ Packaging Design ✶ Conference Design ✶ Book & Magazine Layout ✶ Wordpress / Elementor Website Development ✶ Pitch Decks ✶ Infographics ✶ Custom Illustration ✶ Social Media Graphics ✶ Commercial Photography ✶ Personal Branding ✶ Copywriting for Web ✶ Compositing ✶ Retouching ✶ Brand Consulting ✶ Lighting / Shoot Planning ✶ Document Troubleshooting and "Making it Work" I look forward to working with you on your next project!

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Infographic
  • Logo Design
  • Typography
  • Packaging Design
  • Prepress
  • Magazine Layout
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Page Layout Design
  • Corporate Brand Identity
Erjon A.

Arlington, Virginia

$22/hr
5.0
39 jobs

Hello! I'm Erjon, an Adobe Certified Professional Graphic Designer with a specialization in both digital and print publishing. Since 2019, I've been passionately crafting compelling designs in Washington DC, partnering with a variety of clients—from agile startups to well-established corporate brands and non-profit organizations. As the founder of DOROCONCEPT, I've successfully managed over 120 projects in the past two years, each tailored to meet unique client needs. With over seven years of experience and academic credentials in Graphic Design and Public Relations, my goal is to offer flexible and professional support that empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs. I focus on creating eye-catching sales collateral that drives business growth by attracting more prospects. You can explore my portfolio to get a glimpse of how I can assist in building your company's brand. Here’s a quick overview of the design services I offer: • Magazines, Publications, and Books (Print & Digital) • Annual Reports and Catalogs • Reports & Studies, Educational Materials, Textbooks • Print & Digital Ads, Social Media Ads • Marketing Collateral, Branding & Logos, Infographics • Websites I’m excited about the possibility of collaborating with you to bring your vision to life.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Infographic
  • Logo Design
  • Typography
  • Catalog Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Magazine Layout
  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Layout
  • Menu Design
  • Interactive Design
  • HTML5
  • Brand Design
Todd K.

Arlington, Virginia

$60/hr
5.0
2 jobs

✓ Fresh ideas ✓ Fast turnarounds ✓ Full-time freelancer ✦ Hi, I'm a collaborative Art Director/Graphic Designer with 20-plus years of combined agency and in-house experience extensively utilizing Adobe Creative Apps. I blend typography and design with strategic execution, delivering well-crafted solutions that align with your vision, budget, and technical requirements. I bring a trustworthy and highly organized approach to managing multiple priorities, ensuring each project is completed with creative excellence in fast-moving environments. Let's explore! ➝ Specializing in ✳ Brand Identity and Logo Development/Annual Reports/Publication Design/ Advertisements/Infographics and Icons/Direct Mail/Signage (OOH)/Front-end Web Designs/Tradeshow design/Illustration/Photo manipulation/Social Media post support ➝ Focused on details and balancing design aesthetics to elevate written content ➝ Organized and experienced with project management to create a streamlined workflow ➝ Creative insights that capture attention ➝ Maintaining an open channel of communication and progress updates to keep clients in the "know" as well as being budget conscious ➝ Hit targeted deadlines and produce finalized deliverables that are to necessary production standards ➝ Working daily in ✳ Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC) and Microsoft 365 ➝ Experience with ✳ Adobe Animate, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Xd, After Effects, Audacity, Basecamp, Bootstrap, Canva, ChatGPT, CSS, Dreamweaver, Figma, Flash, Hive, HTML5, Microsoft Teams, Sketch, Slack, Tableau/ArcGIS, Text editors, Trello, UX Design, Webflow, WordPress

  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Development
  • Informational Infographic
  • Branding
  • Publication Design
  • Project Management
  • Art Direction
  • Print Production
  • Advertising Design
  • Annual Report
  • Animation Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Iconography
Justin M.

Arlington, Virginia

$35/hr
4.9
23 jobs

Creative Graphic Designer | Branding | UX | Data Visualization 🎨 Bringing Ideas to Life Through Design! Hi, I’m a passionate and highly skilled Graphic Designer with 18+ years of experience creating stunning visuals that captivate and communicate. Based in Washington, DC, I specialize in branding, UX design, marketing materials, infographics, illustrations, data visualizations, and more! I thrive on turning complex ideas into visually compelling designs using top industry tools: ✅ Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) ✅ Figma (for sleek UX/UI designs) ✅ Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Visio) Having worked with small businesses, corporate enterprises, and even military/government organizations, I understand the power of strategic design in making an impact. Whether you need a logo that tells your brand’s story, a sleek UI, or an engaging infographic, I bring creativity, precision, and top-notch customer service to every project. 🔹 Let’s collaborate and bring your vision to life! 🔹 📩 Ready to get started? Let’s chat! 🚀

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

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